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ARC Arnot Research & Consulting Inc. and all associated collaborators do not guarantee, warrant, or make any representations, either expressed or implied, regarding the use, or the results of the use of the materials provided with regards to reliability, accuracy, correctness, or otherwise. There are no warranty rights granted to users of the models or databases provided. Users assume the entire risk as to the results and performance of the models and databases. ARC Arnot Research & Consulting Inc. and all associated collaborators are not liable under any circumstances, for any damages whatsoever, arising out of the use, or the inability to use, the models and databases provided, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

FHX (Far-field Human eXposure) model

FHX is an evaluative, regional-scale, mass balance model for screening level far-field human exposure assessment. The general objective of the FHX model is to provide information on far-field human exposures to chemicals by linking information on physical-chemical properties and chemical emissions to the environment with simulations for chemical fate in the physical environment (air, water, soil and sediment), food web bioaccumulation (including aquatic and agricultural food chains), and multimedia contact rates (inhalation of outdoor air, ingestion of drinking water and foodstuffs) for different human age classes representing the Canadian population.

The FHX model was co-developed with scientists at Health Canada and is currently parameterized using Health Canada Exposure Factor Data (ca. 1998) for seven age classes. The model calculates chemical intake rates and intake fractions.